In the Age of AI, Why Kindness and Daily Rituals Matter More Than Ever

As artificial intelligence accelerates the pace of modern life, the world grows faster, but not necessarily fuller. While machines master efficiency, something quieter and more essential is slipping away: our need for connection, reflection, and kindness. Anastasia de Montjoye, founder of THE RESONANCE CO., responds to this growing void by crafting tools that root users in slow daily rituals of kindness. Together with neuroscientist Dr. Ross de Burgh, she co-created The Three Wish Journal, a six-month, undated journal designed to cultivate empathy, emotional resilience, and presence in under five minutes each day. Blending scientific insight with soulful design, the journal helps calm the nervous system and nurture meaningful connection in a world that rarely slows down. 

“With the rise of AI, everything around us accelerates, but slowing down to honor our humanness has never felt more crucial,” Anastasia reflects. Her vision speaks to a wider cultural truth: speed and automation may shape how we live, but kindness and connection remind us what it means to be human. Without simple rituals to restore emotion and presence, we risk losing touch with the very qualities that make us feel alive.

Kindness as a Daily Neurobiological Practice

Kindness, as more than a feel-good notion, carries measurable neurobiological benefits. Dr. Ross de Burgh explains that research increasingly shows how acts of kindness activate regions of the brain linked to empathy, emotional regulation, and social connection. This activation helps calm the stress response and strengthens pathways associated with resilience and wellbeing, literally training the brain to recover faster and connect more deeply.

At THE RESONANCE CO., the science of kindness shapes each creation. The Three Wish Journal was designed to make these benefits part of daily life through a simple five-minute ritual. Each day, users write three wishes of kindness for themselves, for others, and for the world around them. This gentle habit helps restore perspective, ease self-criticism, and nurture a sense of connection even on difficult days.

Over time, the repetition of this practice becomes deeply grounding. It strengthens emotional balance and builds resilience, qualities that feel increasingly vital in a world defined by speed and uncertainty.

Beneath its minimalist design, the journal embodies a science-backed emotional toolkit, urging folks to reclaim presence, connection, and compassion as essentials of modern wellbeing. As Anastasia puts it, “Kindness isn’t a luxury; it’s becoming the emotional resilience we all desperately need.”

Rethinking Productivity with Emotional Depth

Prevailing productivity models often prize constant output, with little room for emotional self-care or natural rhythm. In many environments, pushing through exhaustion has become the norm, even when it disconnects people from their own cycles of energy, focus, and creativity. This approach, though celebrated, often leads to burnout and a sense of disconnection from one’s work.

THE RESONANCE CO.’s Sustainably Productive Planner responds by integrating wellbeing directly into the structure of daily productivity, helping users design routines that align with their energy rather than fight against it. The method encourages sustainable goal-setting and mindful presence, inviting users to make space for what truly energises them, whether that’s deep work, rest, creativity, or moments of genuine connection.

Working against the grain of hustle culture, the planner prioritises balance, awareness, and focus alongside achievement. Its simple design helps users slow down and clarify their real needs instead of chasing external pressure or constant momentum. This model hints at a deeper fulfillment that encompasses personal values and emotional renewal.

As information overload intensifies, this redefinition feels increasingly urgent. Traditional productivity can feel hollow; the Sustainably Productive Planner creates space where focus and wellbeing coexist, setting a more humane standard for how we work and live.

Building a Movement Rooted in Emotional Integrity

THE RESONANCE CO. is more than a collection of products. It represents a movement to help people stay connected to their humanness in a world that is changing faster than ever. As technology evolves from the internet to AI, humans will continue to adapt, but genuine wellbeing depends on having emotional tools that keep us balanced along the way. The brand’s mission is to help people reconnect with themselves, with others, and with their communities, creating modern forms of connection in a world where “everyone wants a village, but few have time to be a villager.” Its early milestones, from a sold-out Amazon UK debut to a growing online community and heartfelt testimonials, reflect a shared desire for tools that feel authentic, meaningful, and grounded in everyday life.

Anastasia’s leadership reflects both science informed strategy and soulful mission. She notes, “Kindness is emerging as the lifeline that quiets the rush and reconnects us to what truly matters.” As THE RESONANCE CO prepares for expansion into North America and new global partnerships, its growth signals a wider embrace of emotional wellness grounded in neuroscience and ritual.

In a world defined by speed, this movement is a quiet reminder that true progress must always include the human heart.

The Irreplaceable Human Touch

Machines excel at processing vast amounts of data and even simulating aspects of emotional understanding, but the depth of connection between humans remains something entirely different. THE RESONANCE CO. embraces these uniquely human qualities, embedding kindness, connection and mindful reflection into daily rituals that help people stay grounded amid constant digital stimulation.

The balance between automation’s efficiency and humanity’s need for emotional connection shows that true resilience depends on maintaining real moments of presence. Emotional rituals like those encouraged by THE RESONANCE CO. act as anchors for clarity, calm, and empathy. They remind us that no matter how advanced technology becomes, it cannot replace the power of genuine human kindness and connection, whether to our loved ones, our communities, or the deeper parts of ourselves.